Experience and Skills:
Education:
* Associate’s degree in Rehabilitation Services, Psychology, Social
Work, Education or related degree preferred. Equivalent work
experience is also acceptable.
Prior Experience Desirable:
* Two years of experience in working and training persons with disabilities.
Qualifications:
* Mission driven, guided by core values.
* Pleasure to work with; positive team player able to work toward
common goals.
* Hungry, humble and smart.
* Ability to work a flexible schedule. Occasional evenings and
weekends may be required.
* Ability to drive motor vehicles.
* Functional computer skills including MS Office (Outlook, Word, etc.)
* Maintain CPR and First Aid certifications, and driver’s license.
* Experience in training and supervisory of individuals with
disabilities, and experience with DOL standards.
* Must pass drug screen and background check.
* Must have a good Motor Vehicle Record (MVR).
* Eligibility to work in the United States.
Core Competencies:
Teamwork Promotes cooperation and commitment within a team to achieve
goals and deliverables.
Listening Understands and learns from what others say.
Planning &
Organizing Coordinates ideas and resources to achieve goals.
Creative & Innovative
Thinking Develops fresh ideas that provide solutions to all types of
workplace challenges.
Decision Making &
Judgment Makes timely, informed decisions that take into account the
facts, goals, constraints, and risks.
Accountability &
Dependability Takes personal responsibility for the quality and
timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight.
Customer Focus Builds and maintains customer satisfaction with the
products and services offered by the organization.
Adaptability &
Flexibility Adapts to changing business needs, conditions, and work responsibilities.
Ethics & Integrity Earns others’ trust and respect through
consistent honesty and professionalism in all interactions.
Self-Management Manages own time, priorities, and resources to
achieve goals.
Relationship Building Builds constructive working relationships
characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect.
Facilitating Groups Enables cooperative and productive group interactions.
Coaching &
Mentoring Enables co-workers to grow and succeed through feedback,
instruction, and encouragement.
Managing Projects or
Programs Structures and directs others’ work on projects or programs.
Special Skills/Abilities:
Interpersonal: * High level of interpersonal skills required to
develop and maintain effective working relationships with staff,
employees, other agencies and professionals
Written Communications: * Strong written communication skills
required to maintain quality documentation and effectively communicate
with a broad range of individuals and agencies. * Completes paperwork
on a timely basis.
Analytical: * Ability to analyze data and develop strategies/plans to
overcome obstacles and problems.
Oral Communications:
* Clearly communicates needs of job and advocates for employee. *
Ability to communicate and present information informally and formally
to participants, families and employees.
Leadership: * Ability to lead effectively, interact with varying
levels of participants, employees and site personnel.
Organizational: * Strong organizational skills needed to prioritize
all aspects of workload.
Problem-Solving
* Multi-task oriented with ability to make accurate decisions and
provide common sense solutions in areas of responsibility.
Equipment * Will identify need for adaptive aids or modifications of
equipment at work site. Use of a computer, printer, copier, fax and telephone.
Other Qualifications or Requirements:
Mental Effort: * Ability to perform the day-to-day tasks required to
maintain the operations of the community site.
Physical Requirements: * Ability to stand and sit for long periods of
time; ability to lift and move items up to 25 pounds without
assistance. * Have a full range of motion in upper and lower body. *
Be able to reach overhead. * Be able to work in various positions,
including, but not limited to, stooping, standing, bending over,
sitting, kneeling and squatting for extended periods of time. * Good
hand dexterity. * Good eyesight.
Visual Effort: * Well-lit office, community site, and or production
floor (heated/non-air conditioned).
Safety: * Follows all prescribed safety regulations to diminish
accidents. * Understanding of OSHA safety requirements. * Knowledge of
evacuation procedures and the whereabouts of exits and fire extinguishers.
* Immediately report circumstances you consider may present a hazard
to yourself and/or others. * Report any accident whether minor or major.
Scope of Position: * Supervises assigned team members.
Declaration:
This job description is not designed to cover or contain
comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that
are required of the employee. They may be subject to change at any time.
Work Environment:
The work environment characteristics described here are
representative of those that an employee encounters while performing
the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be
made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential
job functions.
